Articles by Matt Careccia:
Yelp’s Pizza Party at Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom
On Tuesday night, 50 members of the Yelp Elite Squad (YES!) attended a pizza sampling bonanza at Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom in Lakewood, CO. As one of Yelp Denver’s first in-person events since March 2020, the energy and excitement on the rooftop patio was infectious. Our hosts, ever welcoming. Our community, just as friendly… Read more
Yelp’s Belmar Bonanza at Locust Cider
On Tuesday night, 80 members of the Yelp Elite Squad (YES!) attended a cider and sandwich sampling at Locust Cider in Lakewood, CO. As one of Yelp Denver’s first in-person events since March 2020, the energy and excitement was infectious. Our hosts, ever welcoming. Our community, just as friendly as we remember. Locust Cider is known… Read more
Yelp Elite Experience: Altimeter Coffee Co.
On May 25, 50 members of the Yelp Elite Squad attended an in-person Elite Experience at Altimeter Coffee Co. Located in the Tennyson neighborhood (inside FlyteCo Brewing), guests had the unique opportunity to order a complimentary coffee and pastry of their choice. Due to COVID-19 safety and city regulations, guests showed up at their leisure… Read more
Virtual Yelp Event: Epic Tasting w/ Pakkā Hard Seltzer
On April 21, 50 members of the Yelp Elite Squad attended a virtual sampling with Pakkā Hard Seltzer. The overcast weather didn’t rain on our virtual party, as we were immediately transported to a tropical island paradise due to Pakkā’s refreshing line of seltzers. Regional Sales Manager, Nate Levi, and Marketing Specialist, Gus Erickson, offered… Read more
Virtual Yelp Event: Organic Juice Tasting w/ Suja Juice
On Thursday March 18th, 75 members of the Yelp Elite Squad attended a virtual juice sampling with Suja Juice. After the previous week’s historic blizzard, this was exactly what the doctor ordered—bringing the community together to explore a fantastic product. Colorado Field Marketing Manager, Melissa Garcia, offered her unparalleled expertise when it comes to all-things-juice…. Read more
Virtual Yelp Event: Valentine’s Day Wine & Cheese Pairing
On Wednesday February 10th, 50 members of the Yelp Elite Squad (and their dates) attended a virtual wine & cheese pairing with Infinite Monkey Theorem and So Damn Gouda. Four IMT wines paired perfectly with four SDG cheeses and accoutrements—making for a fun, safe and delicious night in on a cool winter evening. Tour coordinator… Read more
The 2020 Denver Virtual Yelpies Awards Show
Wednesday evening marked our most special night of the year, the annual Yelpies Awards Show. We’ve been dealt a strange hand in 2020, so this year we broadcasted the awards via a virtual presentation on Zoom. Yelp Elites gathered in the comfort of their own homes, walked the virtual red carpet, sat back and enjoyed… Read more
Steamboat Springs: A Socially-Distanced Getaway
Summer has been different this year. Quite different. And if there’s one thing we miss, it’s traveling. In Colorado, we’re fortunate to have breathtaking mountain towns surrounding us—in a relatively short driving distance no matter which corner of the state you reside. Maybe it’s time for a road trip. Pardon us, a socially-distanced road trip.*… Read more
Mile High Munchies: Your 4/20 Guide For Delivery or Takeout
As we begin week five of shelter in place here in Colorado, our usual health-conscious routines have gone by the wayside. Moreover, as we celebrate 4/20 from the safety of our homes—a first for us in Denver, the Mile High city and state capitol—let’s support local restaurants that are serving up those specialty stoner foods…. Read more
Yelp Rolls Into Edo Higan Sushi & Stone
On Wednesday night, 42 members of the Yelp Elite Squad (YES!) attended a menu sampling at Edo Higan Sushi & Stone in Lone Tree, CO. The ambitious tasting menu boasted individually plated items—including sushi rolls, appetizers, and a communal hot lava stone-cooking experience, which made the night one for the ages. Edo Higan translates to “the… Read more